as in annoying
causing annoyance
these daily traffic jams are frustrating
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as in baffling
to prevent from achieving a goal
a multitude of conflicting opinions frustrated me in my attempt to find a computer that best suits my needs
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as in discouraging
to lessen the courage or confidence of
challenge the math student, but don't frustrate him or her with overly difficult problems
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Recent Examples of frustrating
Ben Church, CNN, 19 Mar. 2025
This reactive approach frequently leads to budget overruns, costly redesigns, and frustrating delays.
—Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 18 Mar. 2025
The opening hours are equal parts exhilarating and frustrating.
—PCMAG, 18 Mar. 2025
That makes boarding more stressful and potentially frustrating.
—Dallas Morning News, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
Coming off the back of a frustrating tournament at the Players Championship, where Scheffler finished tied for 20th, the American will hope some familiar food can cook up his first win of the season.
—Ben Church, CNN, 19 Mar. 2025
This reactive approach frequently leads to budget overruns, costly redesigns, and frustrating delays.
—Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 18 Mar. 2025
The opening hours are equal parts exhilarating and frustrating.
—PCMAG, 18 Mar. 2025
That makes boarding more stressful and potentially frustrating.
—Dallas Morning News, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for frustrating
Adjective
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Other non-native ephemerals, such as lesser celandine, are more annoying and more recent arrivals.—
Carl R. Gold,
Baltimore Sun,
30 Mar. 2025
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Going on a first date while an unnamed, unseen troll pings you personal memes that escalate from annoying to homicidal?—
Charley Ross,
Glamour,
29 Mar. 2025
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Indoor humidity levels are low in winter, and a room humidifier can help plants avoid stress while discouraging pests like spider mites.—
Miri Talabac,
Baltimore Sun,
2 Jan. 2025
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The administration's actions are seen as expanding federal control and discouraging state innovation in healthcare programs.—
Steve Brozak,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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The key difference is that retinol is known for being harsh and drying, especially for sensitive skin, while bakuchiol is far less irritating.—
Angela Trakoshis,
Allure,
3 Mar. 2025
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And if the girl keeps using the irritating products, prolonged inflammation is known to cause ongoing inappropriate fibroblast activity.—
Alison Escalante,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Other times, Claude’s mental activity seems super disturbing and maybe even dangerous.—
Steven Levy,
Wired News,
28 Mar. 2025
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Just as disturbing and bizarre, at least one juror originally didn’t want to convict Zeigler at all and didn’t vote to do so until after that same judge ordered the bailiff to give her a Valium.—
Scott Maxwell,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 Mar. 2025
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“Frustrating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frustrating. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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